Albuñán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Albuñán
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 Albuñán
Location in Province of Granada
Albuñán
Location in Andalusia
Albuñán
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Andalusia |
| Province | Granada |
| Comarca | Guadix |
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| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,120 m (3,670 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 415 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (134/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Albuñán is a small and peaceful town located in the beautiful province of Granada, in the southern part of Spain. It's a place where you can experience traditional Spanish life.
According to a count from 2018, about 415 people live in Albuñán. This makes it a very small community.
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Where is Albuñán?
Albuñán is found in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Think of an autonomous community like a large region with its own local government. Andalusia is famous for its sunny weather and rich history.
High Up in the Mountains
The town sits quite high up, at an elevation of 1,120 meters (about 3,675 feet) above sea level. This means it's located in a mountainous area. Being so high up can give it cooler temperatures than places closer to the coast.
Part of Granada Province
Albuñán is part of the Granada province. A province is like a county or a smaller administrative area within a larger region. The city of Granada itself is well-known for its amazing Alhambra palace.
The Guadix Region
The town is also part of a larger area called the Comarca de Guadix. A "comarca" is a traditional region that often shares similar geography or culture. The Guadix area is known for its unique cave houses.
How the Town is Run
Like all towns, Albuñán has a local government that helps run things.
The Mayor
The head of the town's government is called the Mayor. The current mayor of Albuñán is Benito Morillas Morillas. He belongs to a political group called the PSOE. The mayor's job is to make decisions that help the town and its people.
Famous People from Albuñán
Even small towns can have connections to famous people!
Mario Gómez
- Mario Gómez is a well-known German football player.
- His family on his father's side comes from Albuñán.
- His father moved from Spain to Germany, which is how Mario grew up there.
- Mario Gómez has played for many big football teams and for the German national team.
See also
In Spanish: Albuñán para niños
